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Peaks and Pods

Hosted by John · Rathmell, England
5 units · Lodging · 1 acre
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Luxury pods with extra special touches, sandwiched between the Forest of Bowland and the Yorkshire Dales National Park

You can’t help but be a little jealous of the Brennand Family. They’ve woken up amid this stunning, stonewall-lined landscape for no fewer than three generations. And while the world thumps on with mobile phones, computers and fingertip gadgetry, the views here are as timeless as they’ve ever been. In fact, while the farm may border one designated area of natural beauty – the Forest of Bowland AONB – it’s less than two miles to the nearest national park, too. So whether you’re a walker, mountain biker or simply want some snaps of the scenery, the choices are pretty endless.

Perched in a private area of the Brennand's dairy farm, away from the tractors and working yard - are five insulated, cedar-clad pods. Each of our luxury pods has its own private hot tub tucked beneath a handcrafted wooden shelter - perfect for soaking under the stars in any weather. Three of the pods feature ensuite shower rooms for added convenience, while two offer their own private bathrooms just a few steps away, giving you space and seclusion with a touch of adventure. Every pod includes a well-equipped kitchenette, a cozy fire pit on the patio for starlit evenings, and a cocoon swing seat for lazy mornings or sunset views. Whether you're after a fully ensuite stay or happy to wander a few steps to your private bathroom, there's a perfect pod waiting for you.

It’s more like compact, self-catered living than camping when you’re cocooned away inside your pod, especially if it’s raining outside and you’ve got dinner simmering on the hob. But once you fling open the double-glazed doors, you feel very much a part of the great outdoors. Logs are provided for your fire pit, so you can toast marshmallows on the terrace as the sun sets over the Yorkshire hills, but very often guests head for The Hub. This covered communal area is very much the heart of the place with games to play and an enviable outdoor kitchen featuring a wood-fired oven to cook fresh pizzas and a Weber barbecue. It’s an excellent spot to socialise and offers some of the best views on site.

Walkers, cyclists and mountain bikers are the most obvious folk to capitalise on the area, so it’s no surprise that the Brennands have provided every pod with a boot box and offer a power hose and wall racks for bike maintenance. Spin a few miles west to Gisburn Forest for award-winning mountain biking trails or simply stride out on the footpath from the farm. It’s all on your pod-step, which ever direction you choose.

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The Folds

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Glamping pod · Sleeps 4
Pack your swimmers and get ready for a relaxing stay at The Folds. This ensuite pod, with its own hot tub, sleeps four in real comfort and boasts oodles of special features. Arrival days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays - 2nt min Bank holiday weekends (Fri - Mon) - 3nt min 10% accommodation in November, December & January The Folds at Peaks and Pods is the perfect pod to unwind and take a step back from every day life. Take in the stunning countryside views from your private flagged patio, hugged by a traditional dry stone wall and featuring its own hot tub with jets and LED lights. Cook up a storm on your private Weber charcoal barbecue with covered eating area, surrounded by festoon lights. Relax on the cocoon swing seat with a good book, keeping your eye peeled for local wildlife such as deer, hares and curlews. If you're ready to explore, you'll find something for everyone in our wonderful local area. The Hub, just off the car park, is a unique social space for all our guests to enjoy at any time of day. Relax on the wooden swing seat, cook in our stunning pizza oven, gather round the cast-iron fire pit or snuggle under a blanket to stargaze in our dark sky. With seating, lighting and heating, it's the perfect place to hang out, whatever the weather. If you like to mooch, spend the day wandering our local market towns - Settle, Kirkby Lonsdale, Clitheroe or Skipton. If you love to explore the great outdoors, visit the stunning nearby village of Malham with its dramatic cove and tarn, the popular Ingleton Waterfalls Walk, or the river at Bolton Abbey. We're spoilt for choice with cafes, pubs, restaurants and takeaways in our local area, all within a short drive from Peaks and Pods. The Folds includes: Double bed with bedding Sofa bed (with bedding included when booked for more than two people) Ensuite bathroom Kitchenette with two ring hob, full size fridge with freezer drawer, kettle, coffee machine, microwave, cutlery, crockery and pans, hot running water Dining table with four chairs Smart TV with Netflix Wifi and good mobile signal Eco-friendly cleaning products
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Corn Bents

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Glamping pod · Sleeps 4
Corn Bents is a luxury pod with a private hot tub on the patio, as well as a luxurious cocoon swing seat for two with deep, padded cushions. Corn Bents includes premium bedding and a towel bundle. This premium pod sleeps four in comfort. Arrival days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays - 2nt min Bank holiday weekends (Fri - Mon) - 3nt min Special offer - 10% accommodation in November, December (except New Year) and January Corn Bents at Peaks and Pods is the perfect pod to unwind and take a step back from every day life. Take in the stunning countryside views while relaxing in your toasty warm, bubbling hot tub on your private patio. Put your feet up with a cup of tea and a good book, keeping your eye peeled for local wildlife such as deer, hares and curlews. If you're ready to explore, you'll find something for everyone in our wonderful local area. The Hub, just off the car park, is a unique social space for all our guests to enjoy at any time of day. Relax on the wooden swing seat, cook on our stunning pizza oven, gather round the cast-iron fire pit or snuggle under a blanket to stargaze in our dark sky. With seating, lighting and heating, it's the perfect place to hang out, whatever the weather. If you like to mooch, spend the day wandering our local market towns - Settle, Kirkby Lonsdale, Clitheroe or Skipton. If you love to explore the great outdoors, visit the stunning nearby village of Malham with its dramatic cove and tarn, the popular Ingleton Waterfalls Walk, or the river at Bolton Abbey. We're spoilt for choice with cafes, pubs, restaurants and takeaways in our local area, all within a short drive from Peaks and Pods. Peaks and Pods is the perfect place for cyclists, offering a bike store, bike repair stands, bike washing and laundry facilities. We'll even help you to plan the perfect day on two wheels with our selection of local routes. Here's what you'll find at Corn Bents: Private hot tub with jets and LED lighting Bespoke wooden hot tub shelter with optional festoon lighting Cocoon swing seat with padded cushions Cast iron fire bowl for use as a fire pit or barbecue with poker and grill - Ensuite shower room with enclosed shower, toilet, basin and heated towel rail - 1 towel pack (2x bath towels and 2x hand towels) - Double bed with pocket-sprung mattress and luxury goose feather and down bedding - Generous double sofa bed with bedding (only when booked for more than two people) - Contemporary kitchenette with hob, hot running water, fridge (with ice box), microwave, kettle, toaster, Tassimo coffee maker - Folding wooden table and four stowaway chairs - Crockery, cutlery, glasses, plastic glasses, frying pan, saucepan, knives, bottle opener and corkscrew, tin opener, wooden spoon, spatulas, tongs, whisk, chopping boards, non-slip tray - Free Wi-fi - Smart TV with Netflix - Eco-friendly cleaning products - Heating, LED lighting, power and USB sockets, secure double glazing, blackout curtains and blind, smoke alarm - Hair dryer - Fly screen door - Wooden deck with large private outdoor area to the side - Outdoor dining table and chairs - Two string chairs - Private pedestrian access and designated parking space
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Two Acre Bit

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Glamping pod · Sleeps 4
Prepare to fall in love with Two Acre Bit! You'll leave a piece of your heart in this perfect pod, featuring gorgeous new hot tub and cocoon swing seat, with stunning views over the rolling valleys and hills. Grab your towels and swimmers and get ready to truly unwind. Arrival days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays - 2nt min Bank holiday weekends (Fri - Mon) - 3nt min Special offer - 10% accommodation in November, December (except New Year) and January Two Acre Bit at Peaks and Pods is the perfect pod to unwind and take a step back from every day life. Take in the stunning countryside views from your private flagged patio with covered hot tub, hugged by a traditional dry stone wall. Put your feet up with a cup of tea and a good book, keeping your eye peeled for local wildlife such as deer, hares and curlews. If you're ready to explore, you'll find something for everyone in our wonderful local area. The Hub, just off the car park, is a unique social and cooking space for all our guests to enjoy. Relax on the wooden swing seat, cook in our stunning pizza oven, gather round the cast iron fire pit or snuggle under a blanket to stargaze in our dark sky. With seating, lighting and heating, it's the perfect place to hang out, whatever the weather. If you like to mooch, spend the day wandering our local market towns - Settle, Kirkby Lonsdale, Clitheroe or Skipton. If you love to explore the great outdoors, visit the stunning nearby village of Malham with its dramatic cove and tarn, the popular Ingleton Waterfalls Walk, or the river at Bolton Abbey. We're spoilt for choice with cafes, pubs, restaurants and takeaways in our local area, all within a short drive from Peaks and Pods. Peaks and Pods is the perfect place for cyclists, offering a bike store, bike repair stands, bike washing and laundry facilities. We'll even help you to plan the perfect day on two wheels with our selection of local routes. Here's what you'll find at Two Acre Bit: Private hot tub with jets and LED lighting Bespoke wooden shelter with festoon lights Swinging cocoon seat with luxury cushions - Free WiFi - UK-made wooden double bed and pocket sprung mattress, complete with Joules bedding (feather and down duvet and pillows). - Small double sofa bed made in Yorkshire with memory foam mattress (4ft wide) - perfect for two children. There's bedding for the sofa bed if you book for more than two guests. - Private shower room (a few steps from the pod) with shower, toilet, basin, mirror, heated towel rail, shaving point and one bundle of towels - two bath towels and two hand towels. - Contemporary kitchenette with two-ring hob, hot running water, fridge (with ice box), microwave, kettle, toaster and Tassimo coffee machine - Folding wooden table and four chairs - Smart TV with Netflix - Crockery, cutlery, glasses, plastic glasses, saucepan, frying pan, knives, bottle opener and corkscrew, tin opener, wooden spoon, spatulas, tongs, whisk, chopping boards, non-slip tray - Eco-friendly cleaning products - Underfloor heating, wall heater, LED lighting, power and USB sockets, secure double glazing, blackout curtain and blind, smoke alarm - Hair dryer - Fly screen door - Wooden deck with private flagged outdoor area to the side - Outdoor dining table and four chairs - Cast-iron fire bowl for use as a fire pit or barbecue with poker and grill - Two string chairs - Designated parking space
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Buckhaw Brow

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Glamping pod · Sleeps 4
Make yourself at home, fling open the doors and take in the jaw-dropping views from Buckhaw Brow. You'll feel instantly connected to the outdoors with its private hot tub, egg swing seat, wooden deck and patio, and at night you'll be happily cocooned in this cosy pod. You'll never want to leave. This unique pod sleeps four (two adults and two children) in comfort. Arrival days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays - 2nt min Bank holiday weekends (Fri - Mon) - 3nt min Special offer - 10% accommodation in November, December (except New Year) and January Buckhaw Brow at Peaks and Pods is the perfect pod to unwind and take a step back from every day life. Take in the stunning countryside views from the hot tub on your patio, hugged by a traditional dry stone wall. When you've finished soaking in your tub, put your feet up with a cup of tea and a good book, keeping your eye peeled for local wildlife such as deer, hares and curlews. If you're ready to explore, you'll find something for everyone in our wonderful local area. The Hub, just off the car park, is a unique social space for all our guests to enjoy at any time of day. Relax on the wooden swing seat, cook in the stunning pizza oven, gather round the cast-iron fire pit or snuggle under a blanket to stargaze in our dark sky. With seating, lighting and heating, it's the perfect place to hang out, whatever the weather. If you like to mooch, spend the day wandering our local market towns - Settle, Kirkby Lonsdale, Clitheroe or Skipton. If you love to explore the great outdoors, visit the stunning nearby village of Malham with its dramatic cove and tarn, the popular Ingleton Waterfalls Walk, or the river at Bolton Abbey. We're spoilt for choice with cafes, pubs, restaurants and takeaways in our local area, all within a short drive from Peaks and Pods. Peaks and Pods is the perfect place for cyclists, offering a bike store, bike repair stands, bike washing and laundry facilities. We'll even help you to plan the perfect day on two wheels with our selection of local routes. Here's what you'll find at Buckhaw Brow: Private hot tub with jets and LED lighting Bespoke wooden hot tub shelter with optional festoon lighting Cast iron fire bowl for use as a fire pit or barbecue with grill and poker Small double sofa bed made in Yorkshire with memory foam mattress (4ft wide) - perfect for two children. There's bedding for the sofa bed if you book for more than two guests. Private shower room (a few steps from the pod) with shower, toilet, basin, mirror, heated towel rail, shaving point and a bundle of towels - two bath towels and two hand towels. Contemporary kitchenette with two-ring hob, hot running water, fridge (with ice box), microwave, kettle, toaster and Tassimo coffee machine Folding wooden table and four chairs Smart TV/DVD with Netflix - Crockery, cutlery, glasses, plastic glasses, saucepan, frying pan, knives, bottle opener and corkscrew, tin opener, wooden spoon, spatulas, tongs, whisk, chopping boards, non-slip tray - Free Wi-Fi - Eco-friendly cleaning products - Heating, LED lighting, power and USB sockets, secure double glazing, blackout curtain and blind, smoke alarm - Hair dryer - Fly screen door - Wooden deck with private flagged outdoor area to the side - Outdoor dining table and chairs - String chairs and two foldaway deckchairs - Designated parking space
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Holly Bush Hill

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Glamping pod · Sleeps 4
You'll be blown away with what's on offer at Holly Bush Hill – one of our premium pods with its own private hot tub, stunning views and cocoon swing seat. This premium pod sleeps four in comfort. Arrival days: Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays - 2nt min Bank holiday weekends (Fri - Mon) - 3nt min Special offer - 10% accommodation in November, December (except New Year) and January Holly Bush Hill at Peaks and Pods is the perfect pod to unwind and take a step back from every day life. Take in the stunning countryside views from your large, private flagged patio, hugged by a traditional dry stone wall. Put your feet up with a cup of tea and a good book, keeping your eye peeled for local wildlife such as deer, hares and curlews. If you're ready to explore, you'll find something for everyone in our wonderful local area. The Hub, just off the car park, is a unique social space for all our guests to enjoy at any time of day. Relax on the wooden swing seat, cook in our stunning pizza oven, gather round the cast-iron fire pit or snuggle under a blanket to stargaze in our dark sky. With seating, lighting and heating, it's the perfect place to hang out, whatever the weather. If you like to mooch, spend the day wandering our local market towns – Settle, Kirkby Lonsdale, Clitheroe or Skipton. If you love to explore the great outdoors, visit the stunning nearby village of Malham with its dramatic cove and tarn, the popular Ingleton Waterfalls Walk, or the river at Bolton Abbey. We're spoilt for choice with cafes, pubs, restaurants and takeaways in our local area, all within a short drive from Peaks and Pods. Peaks and Pods is the perfect place for cyclists, offering a bike store, bike repair stands, bike washing and laundry facilities. We'll even help you to plan the perfect day on two wheels with our selection of local routes. Here's what you'll find at Holly Bush Hill: Private hot tub with jets and LED lighting Bespoke wooden hot tub shelter with optional festoon lighting Cast iron fire bowl for use as a fire pit or barbecue with grill and poker Ensuite shower room with enclosed shower, toilet, basin and heated towel rail Double bed with pocket-sprung mattress and luxury goose feather and down bedding - Generous double sofa bed with bedding (when booked for more than two people) - 1 towel pack (2x bath towels and 2x hand towels) - Contemporary kitchenette with hob, hot running water, fridge (with ice box), microwave, kettle, toaster, Tassimo coffee machine - Folding wooden table and four stowaway chairs - Crockery, cutlery, glasses, plastic glasses, frying pan, saucepan, knives, bottle opener and corkscrew, tin opener, wooden spoon, spatulas, tongs, whisk, chopping boards, non-slip tray - Free Wi-fi - Smart TV with Netflix - Eco-friendly cleaning products - Heating, LED lighting, power and USB sockets, secure double glazing, blackout curtains and blind, smoke alarm - Hair dryer - Fly screen door - Wooden deck with large private outdoor area to the side with privacy and wonderful views - Outdoor dining table and chairs, parasol and base - Two string chairs - Designated parking space
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Rathmell, North Yorkshire, England, United KingdomTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by John & Joanne B.

Joined in April 2017
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You can’t help but feel a touch of envy for the Brennand family, who’ve called this breathtaking, stonewall-framed landscape home for three generations. Nestled beside the Forest of Bowland AONB and just two miles from the nearest national park, their dairy farm offers timeless views and boundless outdoor adventure — whether you're hiking, biking, or simply soaking in the scenery. Tucked away in a quiet corner of the working farm are five cedar-clad, insulated luxury pods, each with its own private hot tub under a handcrafted wooden shelter — perfect for stargazing year-round. Three pods feature ensuite shower rooms, while two offer private bathrooms just a short stroll away, blending seclusion with a dash of adventure. Inside, you'll find a well-equipped kitchenette, a cosy cocoon swing for morning coffee or sunset views, and a fire pit with logs provided for marshmallow-toasting evenings. These pods feel more like compact, self-catered retreats than traditional camping — especially when it's raining and dinner's simmering on the hob. But throw open the double-glazed doors, and you're immersed in nature. Guests often gather at The Hub, a sociable, covered space with games, a wood-fired pizza oven, and a Weber BBQ — all with sweeping views of the Yorkshire hills. Walkers, cyclists, and mountain bikers will find everything they need, from boot boxes in every pod to a power hose and bike wall racks. With Gisburn Forest’s award-winning trails just west and footpaths starting right at your pod’s doorstep, the adventure starts as soon as you step outside.
Nearby attractions
It's just five miles to Gisburn Forest, a Mecca for mountain bikers, perfect for an adrenaline-packed ride or a family-friendly pedal. Most trails start from Gisburn Forest Hub (01200 446747) with car park, toilets, picnic area and café. While you're there, a walk round the beautiful reservoir is a must. Excellent local market towns include Settle, Clitheroe, Skipton and Kirkby Lonsdale – all only a short journey away. Hop aboard a waggon on the Settle-Carlisle Railway (01729 825888) – England's most scenic train line is the claim – or take on the famous walking routes around Malham Cove and Tarn, where you can hop across the unique limestone rocks like a bug on giant puzzle pieces. The most hardy walkers can take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks (in a day) – Whernside, Ingleborough and Penyghent – enjoying Ribblehead Viaduct en route (a worthy landmark to walk to in itself).
Food and drink
Eating On SiteWe offer a Pure Luxury Package, which includes breakfast for your stay. You'll arrive to find your pod filled with top-quality breakfast ingredients and essential food items ready and waiting.If you like to barbecue, we sell charcoal packs that include a large bag of quality charcoal, lighting equipment and tongs to use on the grill on your fire pit.There's also a wonderful wood-fired pizza oven available to hire, located at The Hub - our fabulous sheltered social space with seating, lighting and heat. You'll need to bring your own food and ingredients.Eating OutThe two nearest pubs that we recommend are The Plough at Wigglesworth (01729 840243) and the Craven Arms (01729 825627) in Giggleswick. They're both four miles away by the main roads and The Plough's just a couple of miles away along a gated country lane. It's four miles by road, just off the A65 before Settle.The Golden Lion (01729 822203), just five miles from Peaks and Pods, is also popular with our guests. There's a wide range of cafes, pubs, restaurants and takeaways in Settle. Our Welcome Pack includes lots of details about places to eat and drink.

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